Description

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this classic banana bread recipe. Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a delightful dessert, this moist bread is incredibly simple to make and uses overripe bananas that would otherwise go to waste. With each slice packed with rich banana flavor, you can easily customize it by adding chocolate chips or nuts for an extra crunch. This recipe guarantees a tender loaf that’s sure to please everyone at your table.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe bananas (with brown spots)
1/3 cup unsalted melted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg (beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
Mix in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 196
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to your batter. This banana bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.